Huntsville, Alabama (December 27, 2013): The Huntsville Police Department will be
proactive in enforcing Alabama DUI and driving while impaired laws over the
upcoming holiday weekend through January 1st, 2014. Thanks to grant
enforcement money provided by the State’s Traffic Safety Office (ADECA),
Huntsville Police Officers will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints to
encourage everyone not to drink and drive.

Using crash data from the State of Alabama
Critical Analysis Reporting Environment (C.A.R.E.) data program, the Huntsville
Police Department’s DUI Traffic Task Force will be operating random checkpoints
and specifically targeting locations which have been identified as “Hot Spots”
because of high crashes and DUI related involvements. When approaching safety
checkpoints, drivers will be asked to provide a current driver’s license, proof
of insurance, and vehicle registration. Additionally, seat belt compliance for
both driver and all passengers will be checked. Potential locations for these
holiday checkpoints through New Year’s Eve will be: